AvaTrade vs Eightcap: which broker is better in 2026?
We compare AvaTrade and Eightcap — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Eightcap edges ahead (3.8/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.
Side-by-side comparison
CriteriaAvaTradeEightcap
Overall score 3.6 3.8
Regulation & safety 3.5 3.5
Fees & deposit 3.5 4.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 3.5
Trust score72/10074/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsMetaTrader 4/5, AvaTradeGO (mobile), AvaOptions, WebTraderMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (integrated)
Fee modelSpread model — details not yet verifiedRaw + commission or Standard; competitive
Pros & cons
- Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland + multiple global entities; founded 2006
- Full platform selection (MT4/MT5/AvaTradeGO/AvaOptions)
- Broad instrument coverage including options
- A private company — financial transparency more limited than a public company
- Some clients via offshore entities
- Leverage is high-risk
- ASIC/FCA/CySEC regulation + seamless TradingView integration
- Competitive raw spreads
- Many crypto CFD markets
- Relatively smaller brand
- Some clients via the SCB Bahamas entity
- Leverage is high-risk
Regulation at a glance
AvaTrade
Supervised by the Central Bank of Ireland as its primary regulator (mentioned by Wikipedia in the context of an acquisition blocked by this regulator). Operates multiple entities globally — license status per entity not verified in detail.
Eightcap
Australian (2009) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), SCB (Bahamas). TradingView integration.